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Contains texts of twenty-three spirituals, traditional songs, street cries, chants, hand-clapping songs, and contemporary songs for children, with an appendix discussing the origins of each song and showing the melodic line.

Award-winning poet and writer Nikki Giovanni selects the 100 best African-American poems ever written.

An anthology of poetry written by African-Americans.

Family relationships are explored and affirmed in this anthology of poems celebrating the diversity of African-American families. Works by Gwendolyn Brooks, Lucille Clifton, and Langston Hughes are among those included.

A collection of poems by African-American writers, including Lucy Terry, Gwendolyn Bennett, and Alice Walker.

Provides brief biographies of African American authors, describing their background, inspiration, literary works, and connections with other African American writers.

Presents alphabetized profiles of nearly 170 African-American women writers, discussing their lives, major works, and critical receptions and providing primary and secondary bibliographies.

A collection of poems by forty-three African-American poets, with details about their lives and work.

A collection of stories by African-American authors, representing various styles and themes.